Alpine-moths
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Caryocolum
Curved-horn moths
Caryocolum is a genus of small moths in the family Gelechiidae, commonly known as Curved-horn moths. The genus contains over 80 species distributed across the Palearctic and Nearctic realms, with the highest diversity in mountainous regions of Europe. Species are specialized feeders on plants in the carnation family (Caryophyllaceae), particularly genera such as Cerastium and Stellaria. The genus has been subject to intensive taxonomic revision due to high levels of cryptic diversity, with numerous species described in recent decades using integrative approaches combining DNA barcoding and morphology.
Dichrorampha
Dichrorampha is a genus of small tortricid moths in the subfamily Olethreutinae, comprising over 100 described species distributed across Europe, Asia, and North America. The genus includes both diurnal and crepuscular species, many associated with mountain and alpine habitats. Several species have been investigated as biological control agents for invasive weeds, including D. aeratana for oxeye daisy and D. odorata for Chromolaena odorata. The genus has been subject to recent taxonomic revision, with cryptic species discovered through integrative approaches combining morphology and molecular data.